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Roanoke conference to spotlight impact of community partnerships

For four decades, the hum of the Donnkenny textile factory signaled steady work for families in Floyd and across the region. When it closed about 25 years ago, the...

Hokies called to lead with respect and spirit for Saturday’s gameday

Dear Hokies — As we gear up for Saturday’s home game vs. Old Dominion, let’s make...

Master Naturalists Celebrate 20 Years of Conservation Across Virginia

Two decades after its start, the Virginia Master Naturalist program continues to empower volunteers to...

WVTF helps bring community radio to Northwest Roanoke

Tune a Roanoke Valley radio to 96.9 FM and supple jazz melodies play. Soon that...

Blue Ridge TWENTY28 Dominates Gateway Cup With Omnium and Stage Wins

As the country paused to celebrate the grit and ingenuity of American workers, our crew...

Bus Riders’ Group Crowns Second Annual Sorriest Bus Stop

ROANOKE – In this contest, Orange Avenue is a powerhouse: for the second year running, a bus stop on Highway 460 has won the...

Roanoke Symposium to Address Housing Challenges

The Roanoke Regional Housing Network (RRHN) invites you to its biennial Housing Symposium on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Charter Hall at the City Market Building (32 Market Square SE, Roanoke, VA...

Barks ‘n Rec 2025 Fundraiser Now Open

Saint Francis Service Dogs has opened registration for their fifth annual Spring Fundraiser: Barks ‘n Rec. Last year, over 300 people across 30 states...

VADOC Supports Crime Victims

Richmond — Every April, the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) commemorates crime victims using thoughtful and creative strategies to raise awareness about the impact...

Six things to know about the Run in Remembrance

The Virginia Tech community will gather at 9 a.m. April 12 for this year’s 3.2-Mile Run in Remembrance, the annual run to honor the 32 students...

Free Bowling and Shredding Event Aims to Stop Scams in Roanoke

Roanoke-area families will have a chance to fight fraud, shred sensitive documents and enjoy free bowling and snacks when AARP Virginia hosts Strike Out Scams on...